FUNABASHI   29 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 11 1800m

Track: SOFT      

Solid tempo anticipated with Waganse heading them off. NOT REGRET (3) went to the paddock after scoring at his last appearance four months ago over 1600m at this track. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. RUCHBAH (2) settled well back last start and never threatened when 7 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1500m at Urawa. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. HIGHESTEND (8) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race when he made late ground and finished 5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 2000m at Ohi. Has raced four times here and has never missed the frame. Akira Harita gets the best out of this seven-year-old gelding. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. WAGANSE (1) returns after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1600m at Kawasaki. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
1 0120x WAGANSE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tsuji B.
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Urawa March 26 over 1500m, 19 len behind Presto Kaiser carrying 57kg at $2.80. First up last campaign second of 10 at Kawasaki August 22 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Naniwa Sateoki with 55kg at $3.20. Expect a forward showing.
1
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
2 70x67 RUCHBAH
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 12 at Urawa on May 23 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Entelecheia carrying 57kg at $59.10. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Urawa on June 20 over 1500m, 7 len behind Sea Serpent with 57kg at $20. This race is well within his grasp.
2
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 9041x NOT REGRET
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
6YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign post a big 4 len win. This track March 8 over 1600m defeating Waganse carrying 57kg at $29.20. Previously first up; ninth of 14 at Ohi December 31 over 1800m, 13 len behind Nansei White carrying 57kg at $39. Sure to be ready to run well.
3
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 120x0 CORRAL NOCTURNE
Y YANO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Green Fields Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after seven months 10th of 12 at this track on May 29 over 1600m, 16 len behind Power Broking carrying 56kg at $7.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on September 28 over 1800m, 6 len behind Joel with 56kg at $2.90. Needs to do a lot more.
4
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 66057 CASTLE BRAVE
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Resumes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at this track on May 30 over 1700m, 10 len behind Alula with 54kg at $67.20. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 14 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Destinee with 57kg at $88.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Yellow cap
6 09798 BRAVOURE
YUTA SATO
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Resumes off a 39 day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at Urawa on May 21 over 2000m, 10 len behind Material Girl with 54kg at $128.20. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 14 over 1800m, 11 len behind Destinee with 57kg at $30.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
SHUN ISHIZAKI
DARK BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
7 x8257 T'S HAKUA
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 7th of 9 at Ohi on June 5 over 2000m, 10 len behind Destinee carrying 54kg at $4.70. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 2200m, 6 len behind Ho O Truth with 52kg at $8. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.
7
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 3x174 HIGHESTEND
TAKASHI HARITA
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Myoei Shoji Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Ohi on June 5 over 2000m, 5 len behind Destinee with 56kg at $7.70. The race before that 7th of 10 at Ohi on May 17 over 1800m, 12 len behind Hades Keeper with 57kg at $7.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
8
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
9 635x8 CLAVE DORADO
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after two months eased back early on 8th of 12 at Urawa on May 23 over 1500m, 14 len behind Entelecheia with 57kg at $39.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on October 27 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Ho O Truth with 57kg at $1.60. Unlikely to threaten.
9
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap